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Episode 42: Pat Pezzin

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 113:46


Pat Pezzin is no stranger to the game of Bocce. In fact, it runs in his blood. Pat grew up watching his father not only play the game, but have great success. The apple doesnt fall too far from the tree, as Pat has been at the top several times throughout his career. We sit down to discuss the recent USBF Tournament, how Pat started his bocce career, different styles of play, and more!

Episode 40: Lou Nocera

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 89:44


Lou Nocera is from Koppel, PA and is no stranger to the game of Bocce. He's been in and out of the game for 20 years and has several wins under his belt. Lou is known for waking up at 4am, jumping into the cold plunge, working out, and practicing his bocce skills all by the time most people wake up in the morning. On this episode we talk the IMBS Club, the mental and physical of the game of bocce, the practice he puts in, our favorite wrestlers, and more!

Episode 39: 2024 is off and running!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 41:41


2024 here and it's off to a great start. The Bros get together to discuss a jam packed January, the growth of the game, the 2024 KURENTOVANJE Bocce Tournament, and more!

Episode 38: The Lone Star Bocce Open With Big E

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 69:03


Episode 38: The Lone Star Bocce Open With Big E by The Bocce Bros

Episode 37: The Bocce Bros

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 69:09


Episode 37: The Bocce Bros by The Bocce Bros

Episode 36: Carmstrong XI Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 58:35


Episode 36: Carmstrong XI Preview by The Bocce Bros

Episode 35: 32nd Annual JAC with Mike Cipullo & Dennis Strnad

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 68:24


The 32nd Annual JAC Bocce Tournament is this weekend 7/21-7/23. In honor of Michael Cipullo's brother, John Anthony Cipullo. Groups from all over come to the Alta House in Little Italy, Cleveland to celebrate the life and memories of John. A great atmosphere and tournament put on by a great man and his family and friends. We talk about this years tournament, what to expect, some favorites, where to eat in Little Italy and more! Sponsor: Foreverlawn

Episode 34: Lowellville Mt. Carmel Society Festival

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 61:04


The 2023 Lowellville Mt. Carmel Society Festival is here and we have special guests, Mike Romoe, Justin Romeo, and Zach Harklerode on to discuss one of the best Italian Festivals and Clubs around. We talk about younger guys stepping up in their italian clubs, carrying on traditions but also creating new ones, all that's involved in the festival, the bocce tournament, and much more! Sponsor: Foreverlawn Inc

Episode 33: Rocco DeLisio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 63:57


Season 3 is here and we start it off with the one and only, Rocco DeLisio. We sat down with Rocco at the MVR located in Youngstown, Ohio. Rocco is highly involved in the bocce operations at the MVR, including running leagues, maintaining the bocce courts, assisting with The Carmstrong Tournament, and more. We discuss the beautiful updates to the MVR, changes to the Carmstrong tournament, Rocco's start in bocce, the Nationals, and much more!

Episode 29: Big E The Lone Star Bocce Open

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 59:25


The one and only, Big E, joins us on this episode to discuss the 1st Annual Lone Star Bocce Open located in Dallas, Texas. Big E started the Dallas Bocce Club and has been traveling all over to play the game he loves so much. After experiencing tournaments in Ohio, PA, Vegas, etc. Big E decided to throw a tournament of his own. "Everything is bigger in Texas"...and Big E definitely plans to prove this by throwing a tournament for all November 11th weekend. We appreciate you tuning in. Unfortunately, we experienced minor technical issues on this episode. We plan to get those fixed moving forward.

Episode 28: Dante DeLisio & Danny Catullo - LIVE

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 118:29


On Episode 28 we have Dante DeLisio and Danny Catullo from Youngstown, Ohio. This was our first live podcast which can be viewed on our Youtube page. After working through some volume issues, we dive into the Youngstown vs PA Ryder Cup match that Dante was a captain of and Danny was co-captain. We then touch on THE MAIN EVENT, several bocce topics, BING BONG rapid fire, and much more. We had a blast with these two as you will be able to tell and cant wait to do more live shows for you all.

Episode 27: The Bocce Bros.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 75:54


Dante, Chris and Anthony meet to discuss the last month of BIG bocce tournaments, upcoming tournaments, BING BONG segment, our Italian heritage, and much more. Please do us a favor and head to our youtube page and subscribe to our channel as we are trying to hit 1k followers so we can stream directly to Youtube from our phones.

Episode 26: Darren Landis and the Carmstrong 10

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 56:14


Carmel We remember Carmine Cassese this week as we head into the 10th Annual Carmstrong Tournament. Special guest, Darren Landis, joins us to talk about the history of the tournament, how it started, how it's grown, and what to expect this weekend. He brings in Carmine's nephew, Patrick Kiraly, who touches on just how special of a human Carmine was. We are honored to have these two on the podcast today and are looking forward to seeing all of you this weekend(August 18 - August 21). We'd like to give a special shout out to our sponsors for this episode: Wickliffe I/A Club, Overall Paint Company, and Bo Wetzl Realtor. If you'd like to be a sponsor, please contact us via email at TheBocceBros@gmail.com

Episode 25: Matt Taylor

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 34:58


During Episode 24 with Mike and Giuliano Romeo, we had special guest Matt Taylor call into the podcast. The conversation was so well we decided to make it a separate episode. Matt is from Pennsylvania and has been playing bocce for about 5 years. In 2022 he's won four tournaments and is rapidly climbing the ladder of top bocce players in the area.

Episode 24: Giuliano and Mike Romeo

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 56:38


Giuliano and Mike Romeo are from Youngstown, Ohio and are members of the Mt. Carmel Society located in Lowellville, Ohio. On this episode we talk about the Mt. Carmel Society Festival, Bocce, Morra, previous Bocce tournaments, BING BONG rapid fire segment and much more. As always please follow us on social media @theboccebros and head to TheBocceBros.com for you apparel and tournament needs.

Episode 23: Lou Fatica

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 69:52


1:52 -13:32 - Recap of previous tournament winners. The MATCH. Dante's volo shot, and more 13:32 and on we bring in special guest, Lou Fatica. Lou is the Vice President of Club Molisani and has been running the Club Molisani Invitational Bocce Tournament for several years. The tournament is considered the first major of the year and deservedly so. We had a great time learning more about Club Molisani and why it's such a great club, bocce talk, PRV, and much more. Thank you guys for tuning in and please rate, subscribe, and review!

Episode 22: Chris Federico

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 60:09


On his episode Chris, Dante and Anthony start off singing la bamba and talking about last weeks Devil's Trucking Tournament at Jerry's house. Around the 8 minute mark we bring in our guest, Chris Federico, the VP of the Wickliffe Italian American Club. We discuss Chris' start in bocce, the Memorial Tournament, the best bocce player in Wickliffe, BING BONG segment, questions from the followers, and more! This Episode is sponsored by Club Molisani

Episode 21: The Bocce Bros.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 76:28


On this episode of The Bocce Bros Podcast, Chris, Dante, Anthony, and Carmen hop on to discuss several topics including the ambassadors cup recap, NEO singles tournament happening this weekend, The National ‘The Champion” Tournament we in charge of, upcoming events, Bing Bing Rapid Fire, questions from our followers and more.

Episode 20: Dennis Strnad

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 84:11


On this episode we have special guest Dennis Strnad. We recorded this in the Lovell's parents basement because all 4 of us were in town for the Crickets Bocce Tournament located in Youngstown, Ohio. Dennis is a well known and well decorated player in the sport of bocce. He and his crew, ABV, have won several major tournaments and are considered a top team by many.

Episode 19: Guy De Santis

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 63:46


On this episode the bros briefly talk about the upcoming Crickets tournament, last weeks NEO 2 man, and more. At the 11:15 mark we bring in the one and only, Guy DeSantis. Guy has been heavily involved in bocce for many years. His father played professionally over in Italy and he made sure to carry on the tradition here in the states. He's a big advocate of the game and wants to do all he can to see it grow. He throws one of the best bocce tournaments in the country in Las Vegas, Nevada which we cannot wait to go to next year. Thank you guys for tuning in!

Episode 18: Jimmy Pisano

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 54:42


Jimmy P started his bocce career at an early age and is no stranger to winning tournaments. Starting when he was 15 years old, Jimmy understands the ins and outs of the game and wants to see it continued onto generations after us. We touch on his start in bocce, his competitive nature on the courts, his favorite tournaments, and our new segment, RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS. As always please follow us on all social media accounts @theboccebros

Episode 17: Peter Rabito

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 63:07


Peter is a bocce enthusiast and a previous VP of the USBF. We had the pleasure of speaking with him about all things bocce, the Olympics, the American Bocce Club which he started, and more!

Episode16: Mike Cipullo

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 44:52


On this episode we talk to Mike Cipullo about his start in bocce, growing up in Little Italy, the Alta House, the best teams in the sport, the high stakes tournament, and successfully throwing one of the best Bocce tournaments around in remembrance of this brother, John Anthony Cipullo. We are very grateful Mike took the time to speak with us today, as he is one of the great figures in this sport.

Episode 15: Wickliffe/ABC Recap, Carmstrong, & Special Guest, Paul Cugini

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 36:09


The Bros are back with a recap of The Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce and American Bocce Open with special guest Paul Cugini. We also discuss the upcoming Carmstrong Tournament in Youngstown.

Episode 14: The Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce with Frank Gambatese and Paul DiCicco

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 75:01


Frank Gambatese and Paul DiCicco from The Wickliffe-Italian American Club join us to talk about the Super Bowl of Bocce..... The Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce Tournament. It takes place this weekend at the Wickliffe I&A Club with over 100 teams and $21,000 in price money. We had a great time talking about the history of the tournament, some of the favorites leading into the weekend, what it takes to build such a great event, their favorite bocce memories, and more! Check out some live bocce on their Facebook page which is The Wickliffe-Italian American Club.

Episode 13: Charles Albertone Wickliffe I&A

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 80:41


Charles Albertone is the current President of the Wickliffe Italian American Club in Wickliffe, Ohio. We sit down to talk about the history of the club, the Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce, attaining new members, battling through a year of covid 19, and much more!

Episode 12: Frank DiCillo & Russ Meraglio

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 80:41


Frank DiCillo and Russ Meraglio live and play Bocce where many consider the ‘Bocce mecca of the America'…Northeast Ohio – we sit down with the well-known Bocce Champions and talk about how they got started in the game, their many victories, but more importantly, the home-made wine and sandwiches they bring to Bocce tournaments! @theboccebros

Episode 11: Chef Carmine Catullo

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 111:27


A few years ago Carmine decided to quit his job and go back to school to chase his true passion in becoming a Chef. He sits down with the Bros to discuss the process it took to make such a big leap and has a BIG announcement at the 37:45 mark. We also touch on his relationship with the game of bocce, a tournament announcement at 51:04, his families Butcher Shop in Youngstown, Ohio, and much more.

Episode 10: Andy Zimmerman - American Bocce Company

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 68:40


Andy Zimmerman is head of the Developmental Committee for the American Bocce Company.  With over 10 years of Bocce experience Andy has done much more than just ‘play' Bocce as he oversees leagues and tournaments, referees, recruits, and plays a key role in bringing the game of Bocce to the forefront!

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Episode 9: Dylan Paulsey

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 44:37


Episode 9: Dylan Paulsey by The Bocce Bros

Episode 8:Extreme Bocce League

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 100:57


We have Frank and Jim from Extreme Bocce League join us to discuss how they started their movement in Canada, league play, tournaments, favorite mafia movie character!!, and more.... @extremebocceleague @theboccebros

Episode 7: Bocce Bellas

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 68:21


The Bocce Bros meet Bocce Bellas, Aria and Tara, on International Girls & Women in Sports Day to discuss their experience as an all female team in a predominantly male sport. We discuss all things bocce, some of our favorite Italian traditions, and more! Please give them a follow on Instagram @boccebellas and follow their parents Pizza & Bakery located in Cleveland @Messina_Pizza_and_Bakery

Episode 6: Maestros Bocce Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 77:13


The Bros link up with Nico and Jeff from Maestros Bocce Club to discuss all things bocce! We dive into their tournaments, league play, growing the game organically, the bocce community, and more! Please subscribe, rate, and review!

Episode 5: No More Losing in 2021!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 42:43


The bros get together to discuss recent tournaments, our plans for 2021, the first Bocce Bro Tournament, upcoming podcast guests, and more! Please follow us on all platforms @TheBocceBros

Episode 4: Rodney Rinks

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 60:08


Rodney Rinks is a celebrity hair and make up artist currently working with Mario Lopez & more on Access Hollywood. He's also an Actor, Content Creator, Creative Executive, Director, Filmmaker, Producer, Screenwriter, and MOST IMPORTANTLY.... a hell of a Bocce player. Rodney's been nothing but supportive of our movement and has proudly repped our Youngstown Bocce crewneck out in Cali. On this episode we talk about Bocce:), his profession, the movies he's worked on, being at the recent Tyson fight, and much more. We can't wait to have him on again!

Julio Vincent Gambuto: Team Marco

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 87:12


The Bocce Bros talk with the Writer and Director of Team Marco, Julio(Giulio) Vincent Gambuto. Julio grew up in a large Italian family on New York's Staten Island. He graduated from Harvard and completed his training as a film director at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. We had a great time getting to know more about Julio, the movie, sharing stories about our Italian upbringing and more. Team Marco can be found on all major movie streaming platforms as well as on demand on all national cable providers throughout the country. Please check him out on social media @JulioVincentGambuto and on his website JulioVincent.com

Episode 2: Alex Gara from American Bocce Co.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 53:43


The Bocce Bros sit down with the Founder of @AmericanBocceCo and @Oddball_Sports, Alex Gara, to discuss turning his bocce ball vision into a reality. Alex lives in Chicago by way of Detroit, and embodies that Midwest hustle and pride. He has dedicated his career to bocce ball, with the goal of getting bocce in the Olympics in 2028. At a party, he'll almost always try to push for a game of Catchphrase, which he considers the second greatest game of all time.

Allow Us To Introduce..... Ourselves

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 48:43


Chris, Dante, Anthony, and Carmen get together for the first episode of The Bocce Bros Podcast. We sit down to discuss who we are, why we are doing this, and what to expect in the future. Please throw us a follow on social media @TheBocceBros Youtube/Facebook - The Bocce Bros

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